If local and national partners fail to use this window constructively, the East risks lagging behind other regions in unlocking the full benefits of devolved powers, long-term investment, and place-based economic strategy.
Much continues to depend on whether the Government’s long-term growth strategy will deliver enough productivity gains and demand to offset higher fiscal burdens. Given that productivity has not improved since the 2008 financial crisis the question remains about whether this budget is sufficiently inspired to meet the challenge.
The Government's Education and Skills Policy offers the East of England a framework to translate its intellectual and industrial assets into broad-based prosperity.
‘Pride in Place’ must move beyond one-off regeneration schemes toward a longer-term vision that links physical renewal with social and economic strategy, empowers communities, and involves business in a meaningful way.
If Feeding Britain Sustainably to 2050 is a call to arms, then the East of England is its natural starting point. The region combines the scale, the science, and the soil to lead the UK’s transformation into a world leader in sustainable agriculture.
